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QUANTITATIVE RISK ANALYST
As a Quantitative Risk Analyst at Leonteq in Lisbon, you will be responsible for the validation of valuation models and regulatory models as well as the assessment of model risks. You will work closely with other departments to develop and implement the model risk framework.
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About the role
Model risk is the risk of financial loss due to inappropriate model assumptions or inadequate model usage. In Leonteq's business, significant model risks may arise when models are used to value financial securities and to calculate hedge ratios or when models are used to address regulatory requirements. In this extensive role, you will cover a broad range of activities and knowledge areas as you will be involved with aspects of model validation in close collaboration with other Risk Control members and departments outside Risk Control, such as Quantitative Analytics, Trading and Structuring.Tasks
- Validation of valuation models and regulatory models, including testing and documentation efforts
- Evaluation of models' conceptual aspects and their implementation, data sources and best market practices
- Review and approval of pricing libraries
- Contributions to Leonteq's model risk framework
- Contribution to automation and efficiency by finding opportunities to enhance reporting and analysis systems, and collaborating closely with IT departments
- Maintenance of controlled and documented processes
- Review of trade scripts for special transactions and approval of such trades
- Independent price and model parameter verification
Requirements
- Degree with strong quantitative background (physics, mathematics, computer science, financial mathematics, etc.)
- Understanding of derivatives and financial markets
- Preferably knowledge of quantitative finance and stochastic calculus
- Willingness to analyze problems and work with considerable accurateness
- Ability to learn new concepts and tools
- Results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills (communication, collaboration, client focus)
Nice to Have
- Relevant experience in banking / insurance environment
- Familiarity with programming (Python, VBA, SQL)
We offer
- Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company
- Possibility to work with domain experts and learn from them directly
- Work in modern facilities at an exceptional location
- Hybrid work system: 3 days office and 2 days home office
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